GENTLE READER: The emotional answer to that is out of Miss Manners’ area of expertise -- certainly there is virtue in doing ...

GENTLE READER: The emotional answer to that is out of Miss Manners' area of expertise -- certainly there is virtue in doing ...

Could I send an invitation that lists both parties, and let the guests RSVP as to the one they would like to attend?

Unfortunately, the guest is usually the neighbor’s on-again/off-again boyfriend, who is best described as obnoxious. During ...

A local children's author will present her new book at Fables Books at 10:30 Saturday with a special reading. Sheila L.

As the holiday travel season and family dinners approach, Avery Johnson from the Southern Academy of Etiquette in Dallas ...

My wife says the polite thing for her to do is to anticipate his request by telling him he can bring a guest. I say we should ...

Unfortunately, the guest is usually the neighbor's on-again/off-again boyfriend, who is best described as obnoxious. During ...

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GENTLE READER: The emotional answer to that is out of Miss Manners’ area of expertise -- certainly there is virtue in doing ...

I feel terrible saying this, because the kids have needs. But now that I’ve become aware of it, I’m feeling less generous.